National Ex-spouse Day
Very few marriages end amicably. Many people who have ended a marriage are encouraged to forgive their former spouse and move beyond any anger or sadness that may persist. And even those that aren't aren't free from angst or regrets, there are those that aren't.
Sometimes marriages just don't work out for a variety of reasons. According to the most recent estimates, the divorce rate for first marriages is at 51%. People who are divorced find that they get along better after a divorce than they did during the marriage. Unfortunately, most divorces do not turn out to be helpful, and the process can be difficult and traumatic. Whether it's a friendly or a family split, there must be a way to handle the situation when children are involved.
How to celebrate #nationalexspouseday..
- You will have to deal with your divorce.
- Forgive your ex so you can move forward. It's as much for them as it is for you
- Find something positive about your ex-spouse that will help eliminate any lasting bitterness
- Other divorcees to visit how they coped with their divorces
- To post on social media, use #NationalExSpouseDay
History of a national ex-spouse day has influenced national ex-spouse day
In 1987, Reverend Ronald Coleman of Kansas City, Missouri, established National Ex-Spouse Day as a way to ban the bitterness that is often associated with divorce. To help lighten the day, Rev. Coleman's inaugural year had buttons that read, "I'm OK – You're History." He hoped that more people would forgive their spouses and refocus on the positive aspects of their own lives...
Ex-spouse FAQ
Q. Is divorce on the rise?
A. Overall, divorce rates are on the decline. However, Baby Boomers, a minority of the population, are seeing higher divorce rates. According to Pew Research, the divorce rate among those 50 and older than 2015 has halved since 2015.
Q. Is there a better word than "ex" to describe an ex-spouse?
A. There are several ways to describe an ex-spouse. A. A few that depict the dissolving relationship in a more positive light are: Here are a few that illustrate the dissolving relationship in a more positive light.
- Former spouse
- A Time-in-A-Life spouse is the one who looks forward to the One-upon-a-Time spouse
- Spouse 1.0 (2.0, 4.0 for those who want these options) (2.0, 4.0 for those who need them) Spouse 1.0 (2.0, 3.0 for those who need these options) (2.0, 3.0 for those who need these options) Spouse 1.0 (2.0, 3.0 for those who need these options) (2.0, 3.0 for those who need these options) Spouse 1.0 (2.0, 3.0 for those who need these options) (2.0, 4.0 for those who want these options) Spouse 1.0 (2.0, 4.0, 4.0, 4.0, 4.0, 4.0, 4.0, 4.0, 4.0, 4.0, 4.0, 4.0, 4.0, 4.0, 4.0, 4.0, 4.0, 4.0, 4.0, 4.0, 4.0, 4.0, 4.0, 4.0, 4.0, 4.0, 4.0) Spouse 4.0, 4.0, 4.0, 4.0, 3.0 for those who need these options) Spouse 1.0 (2.0, 3.0 for those who need these options) Spouse 1.0 (2.0, 3.0 for those who need these options) Spouse 4.0, 3.0 for those who need these options) Spouse 4.0, 3.0 for those who need these options) Spouse 4.0, 3.0 for those who need these options) Spouse 4.0, 3.0 for those who need these options) Spouse 4.0, 3.0 for those who need these options) Spouse 4.0, 4.0, 4.0, 4.0, 4.0, 3.0 for those who need these options) Spouse 4.0, 4.0, 4.0, 30 for those who need these options
- Was-spouse
- wasbund, waswife
- Practice spouse
